In every workday, there are corporate rituals: procedures and routines designed to ensure safety, performance and productivity. We respect them and adhere to them. We also need to develop rituals in our private lives: Habits that help us feel relaxed, refreshed and de-stressed so we, too, can safeguard our health, performance and productivity. We need

This week is often slow for many businesses, with employees, customers and clients away for the holidays. I never take vacation this week, but I do downshift. One thing that’s always on my schedule is getting organized. I especially enjoy sorting through magazines and computer/paper files, and keeping only what’s needed. I happily purge the

As we head into the long 4th of July weekend, here’s one great tip, handed down from our forefathers: Declare your independence!! Yes—break free from the ties of social media and technology! Instead, enjoy the freedom of your life. Go the beach; visit with friends; have a barbeque; watch fireworks; take a bike ride or

Yesterday, I changed the look of this blog. My initial intention was to create just one new page (for Business a la Carte—more on that to come). However, I was surprised when it developed into a complete overhaul! A larger project (and change) than I expected! I felt a little lost and a lot of

If you are one of the many executives that travel a lot for business (often at the last minute), here’s a quick tip for you: Make a generic packing list. Yeh, yeh—who likes to make lists?? But I have found them to be a lifesaver in my career! Just take a few minutes to sit

On my show, I discuss handling career setbacks with my guest, Gerry Diamond, and how to deal–and not dwell–when facing career challenges. Have a look: Handling Career Setbacks More clips to come! For now–cheers to career confidence!, Michelle Copyright 2015 Michelle Kerrigan

In every workday, there are corporate rituals: procedures and routines designed to ensure safety, performance and productivity. We respect them and adhere to them. We also need to develop rituals in our private lives: Habits that help us feel relaxed, refreshed and de-stressed so we, too, can safeguard our health, performance and productivity. We

I am always puzzled by women who choose to wear heels that steal their confidence. We’re talking shoes with heels so high that the wearer wobbles and always looks in danger of toppling over. In fact, many of them do. I’m all for fashion, but not if it makes you uncomfortable and unsteady on your

In every workday, there are corporate rituals: procedures and routines designed to ensure safety, performance and productivity. We respect them and adhere to them. We also need to develop rituals in our private lives: Habits that help us feel relaxed, refreshed and de-stressed so we, too, can safeguard our health, performance and productivity. We need

When you feel stuck in your career, it’s important to choose the problem-solving path, not the problem-generating one. That’s how you deal instead of dwell. Let me explain: The problem generating path is where you create problems by being too negative. You lose confidence on this path, and you lose your way. It’s where you:

From time to time, throughout your career, you will feel stuck. Trust me, you are not alone. This feeling brings up questions. Many of which may sound like this: Should I leave my present employer? Should I take that job that pays less but has more meaning for me? Should I change direction completely? Should

At a recent start-up/founder breakfast, the topic of networking came up. A few of the founders asked “Why should I network, if my main target is investors?” For over three decades, I have helped people become more confident and successful at work. Success depends largely on our ability to grow and change without feeling vulnerable